Abstract: A method of assessment of aspects of one or more electromagnetic signals, the method including, in an electronic processing device: receiving one or more data feeds relating to one or more of: cosmic, atmospheric, and local environmental conditions; receiving one or more data feeds relating to the one or more electromagnetic signals; determining a plurality of metrics at least partially using the one or more data feeds; and, identifying a likely source of interference in the electromagnetic signals by assessing relationships among the plurality of metrics.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods of facilitating social gatherings are provided. Disclosed systems and methods include a user interface, a contact database comprising a limited number of a user's close contacts, a geolocation system, and a scheduling system. The scheduling system includes a suggestion system and a voting system. A close contact appears on the user interface as an individual image within a bubble. The geolocation system determines the locations of the close contacts. The suggestion system suggests merchants to the user/organizer. The scheduling system enables the organizer to select one or more close contacts forming a group and send an invitation for a gathering containing suggested merchants to the group. The voting system enables the group to vote on the suggested merchants, and the suggested merchant receiving the most votes becomes a selected merchant. The reservation system sends a notification to the selected merchant having the most votes.